Mexico Violence Erupts After Cartel Leader's Death; US Issues Travel Warning
FOX 11 Los AngelesFebruary 22, 20264 min419,635 views
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- π₯ Violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, Mexico, following the killing of a powerful cartel leader by the Mexican army.
- π― The deceased leader was identified as Numesio Josea Cervantes, also known as Eleno, of the Halisco Generation cartel.
- π₯ Cartels responded by setting fires to block military operations, causing chaos and forcing people to flee, including at the Guadalajara airport.
US Travel Advisory and Citizen Concerns
- β οΈ The US State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for US citizens in several Mexican states, including Halisco, Tamalipas, Mituakan, Guerrero, and Novo Leon.
- βοΈ Concerns are growing about potential disruptions to flights to and from LAX due to the unrest.
- π£οΈ Many travelers at LAX were unaware of the unfolding events in Mexico.
Tourist Experiences Amidst Chaos
- π An Orange County woman on holiday in Guadalajara described feeling hyper-vigilant and scared, opting to leave her American hotel for an undisclosed location.
- π¨ She and others felt potentially safer away from American-branded hotels due to rumors of Americans being targeted.
- π§ Their temporary safe location offered limited resources, with only a sandwich and water for the night, resembling a camping situation.
- βοΈ The group was uncertain if their planned flight out the next day would be possible and were grateful not to be at the airport when violence broke out.
- π¨ Travelers described the situation as terrifying, with people taking cover to save their lives.
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